Forklift Operator

Company: Onin Staffing
Location: Raleigh
Posted on: January 16, 2022

Job Description:

Job Description
Under the direct supervision of the Yard Foreman, the Forklift Operator takes products from the plant and puts them into inventory; loads trucks accurately and efficiently; helps customers in selecting the inventory they need and load their vehicles; follows established policies and procedures. This position is located at our Willow Spring, NC plant.

---Essential Functions
Assist customers in selecting the inventory they need.
Load inventory items on company and customer vehicles for shipment out of the yard. Use forklift or hand-loading as needed or directed.
Be sure load is accurate by double checking loading copy.
Perform the last quality control inspection on inventory leaving the yard.
Maintain high level of customer service.
Maintain work area in a neat and hazard-free condition.
Perform other functions and duties as needed or directed, such as inventory quantities; removing and inspecting returned inventory; preparing fireplace orders; restocking resale items; consulting with customers on the proper loading of their vehicles; reporting shortages and quality problems immediately, monitoring traffic flow through the yard and reporting problems immediately; reporting forklift malfunctions; performing simple forklift maintenance tasks such as checking fluids and fuel levels; operating other mobile vehicles; receiving shipments; putting receiving tickets in office; and assist with training of employees.

Work Experience
Competencies
Operate a forklift efficiently and safely along with other mobile vehicles.
Understand and follow directions in English as required by safety and job performance standards.
Be able to recognize when products do not meet quality standards and machinery does not meet operational standards.
Develop very good knowledge of inventory sizes, types, colors and pallet package counts.
Be able to accurately use a tape measure to check size of products.
Perform frequent math operations to calculate quantity of units per tier and per pallet and other calculations as needed.

Work Environment & Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Lift concrete products and other objects weighing up to 94 pounds from floor level to 4 feet high.
Provide assistance to others in moving heavier or bulky objects.
Work in outdoor weather conditions most of the time, even in bad weather.

Benefits
Onin believes that your health is important. Medical benefits should be affordable and easy to use with your busy schedule. That's why we offer our teammates custom-built benefits that are affordable and convenient to use. When you're a part of our team, you have will have affordable benefits you'll actually want to use such as; $5 Prescription drug copays, $5 Doctor's Visit copays, Free Tele-doctor Service, Free Counseling Services, Life Insurance Included, Vision Insurance Included, Dental Insurance Included, Vacation and Holiday Pay and Scholarship Opportunities. You will get these amazing benefits and more after just 30 days.

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